Legal Assistant: Litigation, Bankruptcy & Docket Mastery

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders in Chicago, IL seeks a professional Legal Assistant to provide administrative and substantive support across commercial, bankruptcy, and litigation matters. You will manage case files, prepare and file court documents, and ensure deadlines and court requirements are met.

The role requires handling client communications, coordinating with third parties, and supporting discovery, billing, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or paralegal training required.
• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in commercial litigation or bankruptcy.
• Experience with CM/ECF and e-filing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent grammar and drafting ability.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and substantive support to attorneys, drafting correspondence, pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery responses.
• Manage case files and maintain organized electronic and physical repositories.
• Prepare and file court documents using e-filing systems (CM/ECF) and ensure service to parties and courts.
• Monitor dockets, deadlines and calendars; coordinate with attorneys on travel arrangements.
• Assist with discovery management, including privilege logs and document handling; coordinate with vendors.
• Support bankruptcy case administration, including creditor matrices and claims tracking; coordinate with trustees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Legal research

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

CM/ECF

E-filing

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CyberCoders in Chicago, IL seeks a professional Legal Assistant to provide administrative and substantive support across commercial, bankruptcy, and litigation matters. You will manage case files, prepare and file court documents, and ensure deadlines and court requirements are met.

The role requires handling client communications, coordinating with third parties, and supporting discovery, billing, and confidentiality.